Hi there. We had a very busy and a great first day back.
We started the day off with our CC Meeting. Today, Rusty asked us what the 7 dwarfs did while they worked. Of course the answer is whistle. We talked about how making things like homework and chores fun makes them easier. I shared with them how I used to play school with my homework. I would teach my "students" my homework problems and then write down the answer. I loved it! Some others shared how they made chores fun by making games out of it. Rusty is sooooo good at reminding us that if we just think a little, we can make the world a brighter place! Great message, and great way to start off a short week.
We started our worm unit today. Kids shared what they already knew and what they were wondering about worms. Ask your child what they shared. If they can tell you at least 2 things write WORM in the planner for $20 tomorrow.
I need your help. This coming Friday is the Bitterroot Carnival. 4th grade does the infamous cake walk. We are always one of the favorites at the carnival. :0) We depend directly on you though! So, if you could make/buy a cake or do some fun cupcakes (6 to a plate) and donate them to our booth THIS Friday that would rock! Please wait until Friday to bring them. Kids may bring them directly to me on Friday morning or they can bring them to the carnival that night if they are planning to attend. The more creative the cake/cupcakes are the more people want to play. We have had hamburger cakes, lady bugs, clowns, and so on. The sky is the limit. When people win the cakes, they take it home with them, so please use dishes that you DON'T want back. I will pay kids $100 for each cake or plate of fun cupcakes. What a great way to earn money for out upcoming field trips, and all the money earned goes back into the 4th grade!!! If you think you can help by making something for us, please write CAKE in the planner so I can kinda get an idea. If not, write NO CAKE. Thanks, thanks, thanks in advance! $20 if in planner.
I am also still in need of those paper towel rolls. I have a lot of toilet paper ones, but still send those in if you have them too. We need to be able to cut the rolls into different heights, so we need some taller ones (paper towel or wrapping paper). Thanks so much for sending those in. They are still worth $10 a piece. We won't do the project until next week.
Homework tonight is working with a line graph. The rest of the week, it will be decimals, fractions, and percents. Kids need to be able to look at one of these and create the other two quickly. We will get there. Testing is next week, so review, review, review is in order. :0)
Kids need their gym shoes and recorders tomorrow.
I think that is about it. Have a wonderful night! I hope to see both Alexis and Andrew at school tomorrow. We miss you!!!
